Crossing: meaning, definitions and examples
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crossing
[ ˈkrɒsɪŋ ]
road
A place where two roads or railway lines cross, typically with a bridge or tunnel to enable pedestrians or vehicles to cross from one side to the other.
Synonyms
crossroad, intersection, junction
Examples of usage
- The car stopped at the railway crossing as the train passed by.
- The pedestrian waited for the traffic lights to change at the busy crossing.
animal behavior
The act of mating or breeding between two different breeds, species, or varieties.
Synonyms
crossbreeding, hybridization, interbreeding
Examples of usage
- The farmers observed the crossing between the sheep and goats in the pasture.
- The wildlife documentary captured the crossing of a lion and a tiger in the wild.
river
A place where a river can be crossed, typically by a bridge or ferry.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The old stone bridge served as a crossing for villagers to reach the other side of the river.
- The ferry provided a convenient crossing for vehicles and pedestrians.
Translations
Translations of the word "crossing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cruzamento
🇮🇳 पार करना
🇩🇪 Kreuzung
🇮🇩 penyeberangan
🇺🇦 перехрестя
🇵🇱 skrzyżowanie
🇯🇵 交差点 (kōsaten)
🇫🇷 croisement
🇪🇸 cruce
🇹🇷 kavşak
🇰🇷 교차로 (gyocharo)
🇸🇦 معبر
🇨🇿 křižovatka
🇸🇰 križovatka
🇨🇳 交叉路口 (jiāochālùkǒu)
🇸🇮 križišče
🇮🇸 gatnamót
🇰🇿 қиылыс
🇬🇪 გადასვლა
🇦🇿 kəsişmə
🇲🇽 cruce
Word origin
The word 'crossing' originates from the Old English word 'crūsung', which is derived from the verb 'crūsian' meaning 'to go across'. The concept of crossing paths or intersecting routes has been a fundamental aspect of human civilization, dating back to ancient times when bridges, fords, and pathways were established for travel and trade. Over the centuries, the term 'crossing' has evolved to encompass various contexts, from road intersections to animal breeding, reflecting the diverse ways in which crossing plays a role in our lives.
See also: cross, crossable, crossbar, crossbow, crosser, crosshair, crossly, crosspiece, crossroad, crossroads, crossway, crosswise, uncrossable.